Britt plays well close to home

Kenny Britt hauls in a touchdown pass in the third quarter as Corey Webster of the Giants defends. (AP Photo)

EAST RUTHERFORD Kenny Britt picked a good time to jump back into the spotlight.

The Titans receiver, who grew up in nearby Bayonne, N.J., leaped to bring in a 13-yard touchdown pass from Vince Young in the third quarter, giving the Titans a 19-10 lead over the Giants.

“Regardless of where Vince throws the ball, my job is to make Vince look good,’’ Britt said. “He put it in a perfect spot where I could protect myself and he could protect me with the throw. It was up high and nobody else could get it but me.

“It was a confidence booster and I thank God for giving me an opportunity to make a play back home. It’s special.’’

Britt’s mother and several family members were in attendance.

A first round pick in 2009, Britt now has seven catches for 67 yards and a touchdown this season. He struggled through most of the offseason.

“I come in and do what the coaches ask me to do,’’ Britt said. “Right now they’ve asked me to take a small role, step by step, and that is what I am doing.’’

Young said he has confidence in Britt, who led the Titans in receiving yards last season: “It’s just him making a play. I know the type of guy Kenny is. He can make plays.’’